Results 4,241-4,260 of 8,015 for speaker:Jonathan O'Brien
- Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: That is not the case.
- Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: There was no agreement.
- Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: Nobody consulted us on that.
- Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to-----
- Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: Neither do I.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (6 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: 647. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the decision taken by the State Examinations Commission regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork; why the commission delivers decisions on the closing date for appeals; if she will ensure this decision is reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5508/16]
- Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: I will switch the debate slightly. Many Members have spoken about hospital waiting lists, overcrowding and the lack of hospital consultants. I want to talk about an issue which is important to me but which, unfortunately, is not dealt with as a health issue but rather as a criminal justice issue. I refer to drug addiction. People are dying in doorways and in public toilets as a result of...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (26 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: 376. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that Quality and Qualifications Ireland has been holding briefings on the new engagement process for validating new and existing awards; that all programmes must be renewed within five years of initial validation; that the fee for re-engagement is €5,000 per centre, with a possibility of a change to €2,000 per...
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Standards (26 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: 440. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the policy recommended in a report by a company (details supplied) that all rented accommodations should be certified. [8217/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Standards (26 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: 441. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to amend legislation to compel private landlords to be responsible for the certification of compliance for each of their rental properties. [8218/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Standards (26 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: 442. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the introduction of a policy where landlords would provide a certificate confirming their compliance with rental accommodation standards, before registering with the Private Residencial Tenancies Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8219/16]
- Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: That is what happened.
- Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: It would express the will of the Chamber.
- Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: There is no Private Members' business.
- EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: Deputy Crowe has covered most of the main points, but we should look at some of the statistics and figures since the outbreak of civil war in Syria in 2011. These are startling. Almost 500,000 people have lost their lives, some 13.5 million people are in need of aid, 4.6 million refugees are outside of Syria and 6.5 million people are displaced within Syria. Turkey is the largest host...
- Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: Like previous speakers, I had a few written notes but I will also go off script based on what I have heard since the start of the contributions. To be honest, I am a little disappointed with the debate. This is not for any particular reason. However, one of the issues where there should be no difference of opinion is that of condemning criminality, but we have made a political football of...
- Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: I agree completely with one of his points. He said that there is almost a perception that if a person comes from a disadvantaged community, he is automatically going to grow up to be involved in crime. That is not always the case - we all know that. However, Deputy Brophy needs to recognise the reality that if a person comes from a particularly disadvantaged or marginalised community, that...
- Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: Will the Deputy sit back down on his hands?
- Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: Abstaining is not opposition.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Reports (17 May 2016)
Jonathan O'Brien: 2. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to implement the recommendations of the O'Higgins report. [10196/16]